Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents reach groundwater. You may also see it listed as tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the faucet, though often it’s not obvious by taste or smell. If you live in Watergate and are unsure about your water, the only reliable way to know is to have your water tested.
Even if your tap water looks clear, VOCs can still be dissolved in it, which is why many Watergate homeowners opt to treat water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and more — and that’s important because volatile compounds can be released into your home’s air during showers or dishwashing. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride (or tetrachloromethane), choose a treatment designed for VOC reduction rather than a simple sediment or particulate filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through instead of merely trapping particles. Catalytic carbon improves on standard activated carbon for a range of organic contaminants, making it a solid option when you want VOC reduction throughout your Watergate residence. When installed at the main line, it treats water before it reaches faucets and appliances.
Because carbon tetrachloride — also called tetrachloromethane — is dissolved in water, the filter needs adequate contact time and properly sized media to perform well. A properly sized whole-house catalytic carbon system can handle typical household flow without sacrificing pressure, and it often helps reduce odors and improve taste by removing other organics. Mr. Pure Water can work with you to size and select the right catalytic carbon system for your hard-water, humid-subtropical Watergate home based on your water test results.